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Jermaine Sampson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Feb 13, 2024

Victim Details

Apr 23, 2024

May 1, 2024

Jermaine

Sampson

18

16

70 inches

71 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 13, 2024

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38126

No

142260

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Clinton Langham

Sergeant

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

2402025002ME

Feb 13, 2024

Memphis Police Department

301

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP120588) and 3 other sources
In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a family is anxiously awaiting the return of 16-year-old Jermaine Sampson, a young man who seemingly vanished on February 13, 2024. At the time of his disappearance, Jermaine was described as being approximately 5 feet 10 to 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. He is an African American male with black hair and brown eyes. The day he went missing remains shrouded in uncertainty, with few public details available about the specific circumstances that led to his disappearance. His loved ones have been left with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions.

The search for Jermaine was initiated after he was last seen in Memphis. The lack of specific information regarding his last known whereabouts or what he was wearing has made the search effort challenging for both his family and law enforcement. The Memphis Police Department is the investigating agency, and they have been working to uncover any leads that might shed light on Jermaine's case. Despite their efforts, there has been a scarcity of information released to the public, which has compounded the distress of his family and community.

The case of Jermaine Sampson is a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing each year. With no new information or significant leads, his case remains an active and open investigation. The authorities continue to ask for the public's help, hoping that someone, somewhere, may have information that could be the key to bringing Jermaine home. The community holds onto hope for his safe return as the days turn into weeks, and the weeks into an agonizingly long period of not knowing. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, leaving a family in anguish and a community in concern.
Last Seen: Feb 13, 2024

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
    UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 16
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

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